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Stater of Elis with head of Zeus
Greek
Late Classical Period
365–323 B.C.
Mint: Elis (Peloponnesos)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 24 mm. Weight: 11.97 gm.
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.968
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1216.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Zeus laureate, right.
Reverse: Eagle, right, standing before erect serpent.
At left and right: F A
In field below, at left a thunderbolt; at right, H.
Reverse: Eagle, right, standing before erect serpent.
At left and right: F A
In field below, at left a thunderbolt; at right, H.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren